County Park Ranger II

County of Monterey•Bradley, IL

13d•Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision, this Peace Officer position patrols park facilities and provides law enforcement, emergency medical and fire suppression services to protect county park and recreation properties, park visitors and employees; enforces regulations and ordinances governing the county park system; collects and accounts for park use fees; answers questions and provides information to the public; performs semi-skilled maintenance and construction work to maintain and improve park facilities. The County Park Ranger II is the journey-level peace officer in the series. Incumbents in this class perform the full scope of duties independently and have peace officer powers as defined in Section 830.31b of the Penal Code. These powers are utilized in the protection of natural park resources and the maintenance of order, security and safety in the county park systems. The Eligible List established by this recruitment process may be used County-wide to fill current and future vacancies on a regular full-time, part-time, or temporary basis. This classification is part of a flexible series. Incumbents appointed at the lower level of the career series may be promoted up to the higher level of the career series subject to their meeting the employment standards for the higher class and a recommendation for their promotion by the appointing authority.

Requirements

Maintain citizenship of the United States or a permanent resident alien who is eligible for and has applied for citizenship
Must be a minimum of 21 years of age
Complete and successfully pass Live Scan fingerprinting for purposes of search of local, state, and national files to disclose any criminal record
Demonstrate good moral character, as determined by a thorough background investigation
Graduate high school or pass the general education development (GED) test indicating high school graduation level
Must be found, after examination by a licensed physician and/or surgeon, to be free from any physical, emotional, or mental condition which might adversely affect his/her exercise of the powers of a peace officer
Successfully pass a Voice Stress Analysis or Polygraph Test
Obtain and maintain current certification at time of appointment : Basic Provider CPR, and Title 22 Basic First Aid certification
P.C. 832 Laws of Arrest certification
Wild land fire training
Boating enforcement school training
First Responder Medical certification
Successfully maintain firearms qualification and defensive tactics certification
May be required to pass physical agility exam
Possess and maintain a valid California Class C driver’s license or the ability to provide suitable transportation that is approved by the appointing authority
Be available to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, holidays, and during times of disaster and/or emergency
Wear a uniform and present a neat appearance
Safely drive and operate small and/or large water vessels as appropriate in the performance

Nice To Haves

One (1) year performing a variety of general grounds maintenance, park operations and law enforcement duties comparable to County Park Ranger I with Monterey County; OR One (1) year of experience performing a variety of general grounds maintenance and law enforcement duties in a public contact setting; AND Completion of all major coursework for a Associate’s Degree from an accredited college in parks management, environmental or natural resources management, recreational management, forestry, criminal justice, police administration, or a closely related field.

Responsibilities

Performs law enforcement functions by patrolling park areas to protect property and visitors and enforce California Motor Vehicle Code, boating law, Fish and Game Code, other penal, health, safety codes, and other applicable state and county codes and ordinances; issues written citations, performs field interrogations, and makes arrests; may testify in court as arresting officer or supporting witness
Performs emergency response duties including law enforcement, administering first aid and/or CPR, and fire suppression
Responds verbally or in writing to public or other agency inquiries regarding park operations and facilities; maintains records and files; prepares a variety of reports, such as those regarding incidents, accidents, injuries, arrests, citations, and applications of pesticide
Operates various light and heavy equipment, vehicles, and motor boats
Inspects parks area for safety hazards, vandalism, and damage; takes immediate action and/or refers to appropriate maintenance staff